Crime Rates for South Australia
2022 - 2023
Key Figures: between 2022 - 2023, there were 151629 reported criminal offences, marking a 0% decrease from the previous year's 151629 offences. The top three types of crime that saw significant decreases in South Australia were THEFT AND RELATED OFFENCES, Other theft, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL, ACTS INTENDED TO CAUSE INJURY, Other property damage and environmental, which rose by 5432100%, 2226700%, 2146300%, 2143500%, 1931300%, respectively.
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| Type | offences | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|
| HOMICIDE AND RELATED OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 45 reported cases of HOMICIDE AND RELATED OFFENCES. | 45 | 4500.00% () |
| Murder In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 12 reported cases of Murder. | 12 | 1200.00% () |
| Other homicide and related offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 33 reported cases of Other homicide and related offences. | 33 | 3300.00% () |
| ACTS INTENDED TO CAUSE INJURY In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 21435 reported cases of ACTS INTENDED TO CAUSE INJURY. | 21435 | 2143500.00% () |
| Serious Assault resulting in injury^ In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3530 reported cases of Serious Assault resulting in injury^. | 3530 | 353000.00% () |
| Serious Assault not resulting in injury^ In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 11608 reported cases of Serious Assault not resulting in injury^. | 11608 | 1160800.00% () |
| Common Assault In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 5223 reported cases of Common Assault. | 5223 | 522300.00% () |
| Other acts intended to cause injury In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 561 reported cases of Other acts intended to cause injury. | 561 | 56100.00% () |
| Assault Police In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 513 reported cases of Assault Police. | 513 | 51300.00% () |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 2508 reported cases of SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENCES. | 2508 | 250800.00% () |
| Aggravated sexual assault In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1450 reported cases of Aggravated sexual assault. | 1450 | 145000.00% () |
| Non-aggravated sexual assault In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 510 reported cases of Non-aggravated sexual assault. | 510 | 51000.00% () |
| Non-assaultive sexual offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 548 reported cases of Non-assaultive sexual offences. | 548 | 54800.00% () |
| ROBBERY AND RELATED OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 990 reported cases of ROBBERY AND RELATED OFFENCES. | 990 | 99000.00% () |
| Aggravated robbery In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 433 reported cases of Aggravated robbery. | 433 | 43300.00% () |
| Non-aggravated robbery In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 76 reported cases of Non-aggravated robbery. | 76 | 7600.00% () |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 481 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 481 | 48100.00% () |
| OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1779 reported cases of OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. | 1779 | 177900.00% () |
| Threatening behaviour In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 939 reported cases of Threatening behaviour. | 939 | 93900.00% () |
| Dangerous or negligent acts In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 260 reported cases of Dangerous or negligent acts. | 260 | 26000.00% () |
| Abduction harassment and other offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 580 reported cases of Abduction harassment and other offences. | 580 | 58000.00% () |
| SERIOUS CRIMINAL TRESPASS^ In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 12394 reported cases of SERIOUS CRIMINAL TRESPASS^. | 12394 | 1239400.00% () |
| SCT - Residence In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 5731 reported cases of SCT - Residence. | 5731 | 573100.00% () |
| SCT - Non Residence In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3485 reported cases of SCT - Non Residence. | 3485 | 348500.00% () |
| Other unlawful entry with intent^ In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3178 reported cases of Other unlawful entry with intent^. | 3178 | 317800.00% () |
| THEFT AND RELATED OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 54321 reported cases of THEFT AND RELATED OFFENCES. | 54321 | 5432100.00% () |
| Theft/Illegal Use of MV In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3832 reported cases of Theft/Illegal Use of MV. | 3832 | 383200.00% () |
| Theft from motor vehicle In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 10474 reported cases of Theft from motor vehicle. | 10474 | 1047400.00% () |
| Theft from shop In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 16252 reported cases of Theft from shop. | 16252 | 1625200.00% () |
| Receive or handle proceeds of crime In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1496 reported cases of Receive or handle proceeds of crime. | 1496 | 149600.00% () |
| Other theft In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 22267 reported cases of Other theft. | 22267 | 2226700.00% () |
| FRAUD DECEPTION AND RELATED OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 5980 reported cases of FRAUD DECEPTION AND RELATED OFFENCES. | 5980 | 598000.00% () |
| Obtain benefit by deception In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 5300 reported cases of Obtain benefit by deception. | 5300 | 530000.00% () |
| Other fraud deception and related offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 680 reported cases of Other fraud deception and related offences. | 680 | 68000.00% () |
| PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 21463 reported cases of PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL. | 21463 | 2146300.00% () |
| Property damage by fire or explosion In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 845 reported cases of Property damage by fire or explosion. | 845 | 84500.00% () |
| Graffiti In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1305 reported cases of Graffiti. | 1305 | 130500.00% () |
| Other property damage and environmental In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 19313 reported cases of Other property damage and environmental. | 19313 | 1931300.00% () |
| ILLICIT DRUG OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3799 reported cases of ILLICIT DRUG OFFENCES. | 3799 | 379900.00% () |
| Deal/Traffic/Sell Drugs In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 714 reported cases of Deal/Traffic/Sell Drugs. | 714 | 71400.00% () |
| Produce/Manufacture Drugs In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 379 reported cases of Produce/Manufacture Drugs. | 379 | 37900.00% () |
| Possess/Use Drugs In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1575 reported cases of Possess/Use Drugs. | 1575 | 157500.00% () |
| Other Drug offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1131 reported cases of Other Drug offences. | 1131 | 113100.00% () |
| WEAPONS/EXPLOSIVES OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 2669 reported cases of WEAPONS/EXPLOSIVES OFFENCES. | 2669 | 266900.00% () |
| Prohibited weapons/explosives In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 780 reported cases of Prohibited weapons/explosives. | 780 | 78000.00% () |
| Regulated weapons/explosives In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 1889 reported cases of Regulated weapons/explosives. | 1889 | 188900.00% () |
| PUBLIC ORDER OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 4150 reported cases of PUBLIC ORDER OFFENCES. | 4150 | 415000.00% () |
| Trespass In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 539 reported cases of Trespass. | 539 | 53900.00% () |
| Criminal intent In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 406 reported cases of Criminal intent. | 406 | 40600.00% () |
| Riot and affray In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 335 reported cases of Riot and affray. | 335 | 33500.00% () |
| Disorderly conduct not elsewhere classified In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 2212 reported cases of Disorderly conduct not elsewhere classified. | 2212 | 221200.00% () |
| Offensive conduct In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 337 reported cases of Offensive conduct. | 337 | 33700.00% () |
| Other Public Order offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 321 reported cases of Other Public Order offences. | 321 | 32100.00% () |
| JUSTICE PROCEDURE OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 17227 reported cases of JUSTICE PROCEDURE OFFENCES. | 17227 | 1722700.00% () |
| Breach of bail In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 10050 reported cases of Breach of bail. | 10050 | 1005000.00% () |
| Breach of violence and non-violence restraining orders In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3751 reported cases of Breach of violence and non-violence restraining orders. | 3751 | 375100.00% () |
| Other Justice Procedure offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3426 reported cases of Other Justice Procedure offences. | 3426 | 342600.00% () |
| OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 847 reported cases of OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES. | 847 | 84700.00% () |
| Other Miscellaneous Offences In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 847 reported cases of Other Miscellaneous Offences. | 847 | 84700.00% () |
| GENERAL EXPIATIONS (GENS)** In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 2022 reported cases of GENERAL EXPIATIONS (GENS)**. | 2022 | 202200.00% () |
| Other theft (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 486 reported cases of Other theft (GENS). | 486 | 48600.00% () |
| Other property damage and environmental (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 7 reported cases of Other property damage and environmental (GENS). | 7 | 700.00% () |
| CENS In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 3909 reported cases of CENS. | 3909 | 390900.00% () |
| Drug Diversions In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 2463 reported cases of Drug Diversions. | 2463 | 246300.00% () |
| Other Weapons/Explosives Offences (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 62 reported cases of Other Weapons/Explosives Offences (GENS). | 62 | 6200.00% () |
| Other Public Order Offences (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 4397 reported cases of Other Public Order Offences (GENS). | 4397 | 439700.00% () |
| Other Justice Procedure Offences (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 85 reported cases of Other Justice Procedure Offences (GENS). | 85 | 8500.00% () |
| Other Miscellaneous Offences (GENS) In 2022 - 2023, South Australia recorded 397 reported cases of Other Miscellaneous Offences (GENS). | 397 | 39700.00% () |
Overview
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Common FAQ about South Australia Criminal
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Is South Australia safe?
No, South Australia is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,511 offences per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in South Australia.
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Has crime in the South Australia increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in South Australia have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
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What types of crime are most common in South Australia?
The most common types of crime in Melbourne are THEFT AND RELATED OFFENCES, Other theft, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL, ACTS INTENDED TO CAUSE INJURY, Other property damage and environmental
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), Australian Bureau of Statistics
How do others feel about the safety of South Australia?
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